Jackson, Mississippi vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 7.0% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,693 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Jackson, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher